[Success] Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 1981 BMW M1 Procar?

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Ziggystar
Member since October 2022 • 28 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 1981 BMW M1 Procar key?

Posted on November 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 29, 2024

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Karmapolice
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Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1981 BMW M1 Procar.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Timelord
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November 30, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
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Just checking in to say this helped with my 1981 BMW M1 Procar. Thanks!

December 01, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 136 posts

I think my 1981 BMW M1 Procar has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
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Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1981 BMW M1 Procar for a while.

December 03, 2024 Reply

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